CeraVe Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Versus SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 32 Sunscreen Tinted
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This sunscreen offers SPF 32 protection with a matte finish that helps control shine.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 2.66%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 15.35%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC15-19 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Isononanoate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
Absorbent
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingIsohexadecane
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Steareth-20
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
SurfactantTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
Abrasive
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin Protecting
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Titanium Dioxide 2.66%, Zinc Oxide 15.35%, Water, C15-19 Alkane, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Cellulose, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Steareth-20, Silica, Steareth-2, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Aluminum Stearate, Alumina, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzoic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Caffeine, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Citrate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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